Pack 273 Recommended Packing List for Campouts



Sample Packing List for Cub Scout Campouts

Camping Equipment

_ Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress or pad

_ Cup with lid

_ Folding chairs

Clothes Bag

_ Cub Scout uniform

_ Warm winter jacket

_ Snowpants if snow is expected

_ Pajamas or sweatshirt, sweatpants

_ Underwear

_ Winter boots, water repellant hiking boots and sneakers (sneakers are for inside only)

_ Winter hat

_ Gloves & mittens

_ Extra socks, shoes, other extra clothing

_ Layers of clothing for outdoor activities

Toilet Kit

_ Toothpaste, toothbrush, comb

_ Washcloth, towel

_ Soap in container

_ Extra plastic bag or container

Extras

_ Flashlight, bulb, batteries

_ Camera

_ Binoculars

_ Sunglasses (yes, the sun does shine in the winter!)

_ Your Cub Scouts book

_ Whistle on a lanyard

Buddy System

Buddies can help each other pack for a trek, look after one another in the woods, and watch for symptoms of frostbite, hypothermia, and exhaustion. We use the buddy system whenever the Scouts leave the main campsite (even if it’s just a quick run to the bathroom)

Keeping Warm

Keeping warm is the most important part of cold weather camping. Use the C-O-L-D method to assure staying warm.

C - Clean

Since insulation is only effective when heat is trapped by dead air spaces, keep your insulating layers clean and fluffy. Dirt, grime, and perspiration can mat down those air spaces and reduce the warmth of a garment.

O - Overheating

Avoid overheating by adjusting the layers of your clothing to meet the outside temperature and the exertions of your activities. Excessive sweating can dampen your garments and cause chilling later on.

L - Loose Layers

A steady flow of warm blood is essential to keep all parts of your body heated. Wear several loosely fitting layers of clothing and footgear that will allow maximum insulation without impeding your circulation.

D - Dry

Damp clothing and skin can cause your body to cool quickly, possibly leading to frostbite and

hypothermia. Keep dry by avoiding cotton clothes that absorb moisture. Always brush away snow that is on your clothes before you enter a heated area. Keep the clothing around your neck loosened so that body heat and moisture can escape instead of soaking several layers of clothing.

Clothing

Footwear

As with other clothing, the layer system is also the answer for footwear. Start with a pair of silk, nylon, or thin wool socks next to your skin. Then layer on several pairs of heavier wool socks. When and if your feet become damp, change into another pair of dry socks at the first opportunity. Rubber overboots will protect the feet from water and will allow more comfortable shoes to be worn within.

Mittens and Gloves

Mittens allow your fingers to be in direct contact with each other. They will keep your hands warmer than regular gloves that cover each finger. Select mittens that are filled with foam insulation, or pull on wool gloves and cover them with a nylon overmitt. Long cuffs will keep wind and snow from getting in.

Headgear

The stocking hat is the warmest thing you can cover your head with in cold weather. Get one that is large enough to pull down over your ears. Also ski masks are great in the winter and can help in keeping your neck and face warm as well. Noses and ears can be very easily frostbitten, so a scarf can be an invaluable item to have.

Parka and/or Overcoat

Your coat or parka is the most important piece of your winter clothing. It needs to be large enough to fit over extra clothing without cutting off blood flow, and allowing ventilation to keep moisture away from your body. A large permanently attached hood will prevent heat loss around your head and neck.

Sleepwear

Never should you sleep in the same clothes that you have worn all day. They are damp and will cause you to chill. This could cause frostbite and hypothermia. It is advised that you bring a thick pair of sweats and thermal underwear to sleep in. Keep the thermals and sweats for sleeping in only. Do not wear them during the day, this will keep them the driest. Also be sure to have a couple of layers of wool or heavy thick cotton socks on as well. Always sleep with a stocking hat on your head.

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